[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 64 (Monday, May 10, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E798-E799]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO KAITLIN ASHLEY KAZANJIAN

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                         HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 10, 2004

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember a young woman, 
Kaitlin Kazanjian, whose life was tragically ended on November 5, 2003, 
at the age of 16.
  Kaitlin Ashley Kazanjian, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 
close ties to a prominent Greater Lowell family in my district, died as 
a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Kaitlin 
Kazanjian was riding in the passenger seat of a classmate's automobile 
when control of the vehicle was lost and it crashed.
  Kaitlin was born in Palm Beach Gardens, on April 22, 1987. Her 
parents, John and Joanne Natsios Kazanjian were proud of their 
daughter, not just for the cheerful girl she was, but also for the 
happiness she brought to them, as well as everyone who knew her. in 
addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Kristin 
Kazanjian, and a brother, John S. Kazanjian, both of Palm Beach 
Gardens.
  For decades the Kazanjian family name has been synonymous with that 
of a hard-working family that has dedicated itself to the betterment of 
the Lowell, Massachusetts community. The intersection of Dutton and 
Fletcher Streets in Lowell, Massachusetts has long been identified with 
one of the Kazanjian family businesses. It was at this intersection, on

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December 20, 2003 that many members of the Kazanjian family and friends 
gathered to remember this beautiful girl and a horrible, tragic loss.
  Kaitlin Kazanjian was taken from us too soon. Her sudden loss has 
devastated her family and friends. Despite this terrible tragedy, a 
wonderful outpouring of support has helped Kaitlin's loved ones cope 
and continue on with their lives.
  On Friday, May 14, 2004, and each year following, the Kazanjian 
Family and friends will continue to honor the memory of Kaitlin with 
the establishment of the Kaitlin A. Kazanjian Charitable Foundation, 
which will benefit local charity organizations.
  But the true tribute to Kaitlin will lie in the hearts of family and 
friends and the unflinching commitment to honor her life and preserve 
her legacy and memory.

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